At The Retreat House we want to encourage others to consider
"What is God wanting me to know?" and "What is He wanting me to do?".
These questions inspire all we offer.
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8
Coaching
One on one coaching is a very efficient way to discover who you are and how God has designed you. Walking alongside someone through this process not only allows you the time and space to really engage this journey, it gives you outside perspective that can be vital in the growth process.
This is personal work that takes time and we will go at your pace. Meetings can be arranged via Zoom, phone or in person.
Personal Awareness Coaching:
This type of coaching helps you discover how God has wired you and helps you step into your True self, which is who you are in Christ. We will discover strengths, weaknesses and sticky spots that can lead to sin, breaks in relationships or blocks in your relationship with The Lord.
We will journey through several tools that will help us gain knowledge and information to draw us to the heart of Christ.
Relationship Coaching:
Whether you are married and feeling like you would like to connect deeper to your spouse or you are dating and want to start off on the right foot. Relationship coaching can be a very helpful practice to jumpstart healthy communication, boundaries and understanding of one another. Couples can meet separately or together.
Counseling
Counseling is an opportunity to take a deeper look at past experiences, stresses of everyday life, wounding, and the impasses we can’t seem to overcome. At The Retreat House, we see counseling as an invitation to move from a place of brokenness, struggle, pain, burnout, or apathy to a place of renewal, reconciliation, and restoration.
Whether you’re a pastor dealing with the heaviness of ministry, a missionary struggling through the isolation of the mission field, a mom who feels like all you ever do is give, a dad who works long hours and feels isolated and empty everyday, or a person who just feels like they’ve lost their way, at The Retreat House we want to help you find your way back to yourself, God, and meaningful relationships that are life-giving.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is two people intentionally sitting with God to discern, engage with and find guidance from the Holy Spirit. Together becoming present to the Presence of God.The Spiritual Direction is a listening companion helping to notice and respond to what God is stirring and leading, not a “guru” or someone that has achieved any high religious or spiritual marks, they are simply ready and willing to set the table for both to engage withThe Lord while being sensitive to the movements within our souls.
The Collective
This group of qualified professionals works together to offer collaborative, superior full-circle care. The beauty of the Collective is in having several opportunities of care and offerings for healing under one roof. The discovery process of deciding where to begin will start with our Intake Coordinator, who helps you discern what offerings are best suited to your needs.
Lacey Stluka
Intake Coordinator, Counselor in Training at Harding University, International Ministry and Missions
Lacey co-founded Be Free Revolution, with Britney Christie, and has over 13 years of experience in running an international non-profit. Globally, she works with their Kenyan staff in daily management of 74 students in and around Nairobi. Locally, she is getting her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, while managing the intake at The Retreat House. Her heart is to create a sacred space for those who come and to handle their stories and pain thoughtfully to curate a care plan to fit their needs.
Dr. Kevin Shelby
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Assistant Professor of Counseling, EMDR
Dr. Shelby is passionate about helping couples and individuals get to their core struggles, repair the brokenness they’ve experienced, and be restored back to a place of healing. He helps people discover the truth about who they are and live from their core identity. He has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples in various areas; depression, pain, loss, infidelity, anxiety, grief, and sexual issues.
Areas of Expertise
Marriages/Relationships; crisis/distress, grief and restoration.
Intensives for couples
Individuals; anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, everyday stressors
Britney Christie
Certified in Spiritual Direction and Formation, Certified Enneagram Coach, Relational Coach, International Ministry & Missions
Britney co-founded Be Free Revolution, with Lacey Stluka, and has over 15 years of international ministry experience. Through her own inner work came an outpouring of desire for others to connect with God, themselves, and others. As she began BFR Local, she saw a great need for others to understand their unique wiring and potential. She was passionate in wanting to create an environment for others to come away and meet with God. She loves walking with couples and individuals to learn new, healthy patterns and forms of communication.
Areas of Expertise
Relationships and marriage
Understanding one's wiring and true self
Living in your true potential, life transitions
Allison Bradsher
Certified in Spiritual Direction and Formation
Allison is a certified Spiritual Director who has been meeting with people for the last 4 years. She loves facilitating guided retreats helping people connect with God and themselves through silence and stillness. Allison deeply values spiritual rhythms and disciplines and desires to help people discover and practice the ones that deepen their journey with God.
Areas of Expertise
Discernment
Alignment
Grief
Memory work